Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

LaGrange Trails; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for professional development

Continuing education

Job summary

LaGrange Trails is looking for a skilled physical therapist in Frederick, Maryland. You will work under a licensed physical therapist to optimize patient abilities and enhance our physical therapy program.

The ideal candidate is a graduate from an APTA accredited school and has a valid state license. We offer opportunities for professional development and continuing education to help you advance your clinical and management skills.

Qualifications

• Must maintain a valid state license.
• Awareness of issues related to physical therapy profession.
• Ability to enhance clinical expertise through self-study.

Responsibilities

• Optimize the functional abilities of patients under the direction of a licensed physical therapist.
• Build a strong physical therapy program.
• Enhance management skills through continuous education.

Education

Graduate of an APTA accredited school of physical therapy

Job description

Essential Job Functions

• Under the direction of the licensed physical therapist, optimize the functional abilities and skills of patients.
• Build a strong physical therapy program.
• Enhance clinical expertise, professional and management skills through interaction with managers, therapists and other professional staff, self-study, and other continuing education activities.
• Maintain a valid state license. Maintain awareness of issues related to the profession of physical therapy and the health care environment.

Education and Licensure Requirements

Minimum requirements include the following:

• A graduate of an APTA accredited school of physical therapy.

What We Offer

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

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